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Oil Consuming Outback
russellta, 10/03/2014
2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
15 of 19 people found this review helpful
Love the car, hate how it burns oil and Subaru knows about it but will not stand behind their product. Oil consumption test done by local Subaru Service department shows 1qt oil consumed in 1,529 miles on our 2014 Outback with 9,253 miles on the odometer. Local Service Department says they did not do the test right, but I looked at the dipstick myself before we took it in. 1qt low at 1,520 miles. Oil consumption test says 1/3qt in 1,200 is out of specification, contacting SOA got us an answer of; go back to the dealer. Really? Stand behind your product Subaru. Read the lawsuit against you and you will see there is no reason for me to go back to my dealer.
Met my Expectations!
ohiotraveler, 06/18/2013
2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
My wife has a 2010 Legacy and has 84,000 miles on it and she can get over 30 MPG, easily. I have 4500 miles on my 2013 Outback and I easily get 29 MPG, sometimes over 30. As far as the mileage concerns I feel it is the way a person drives. The car is not meant for spirited driving. If you want that, buy something else. It drives tight and very predictable, although the gas pedal is a little touchy when accelerating from a stop. The ride quality is very good, a little firm but I wanted that over a soft ride. I did buy the limited for the Harmon/Karmon radio because the base radio really sucks as far as sound quality. I'm 6'3" and the little added height to the Outback makes it easy to exit.
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Happychef, 06/30/2020
2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The first transmission replacement was a recall, I get that. The second transmission went out on the highway in the middle of a road trip and the dealership in Tallahassee took care of me. Less than 700 miles later the transmission has already slipped a few times. I will never buy another subaru, loss of trust in the brand.
Realy Nice Car
kkeppel, 02/19/2013
2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have driven full size American 4x4 pick-ups for the last 25 years. Divorce and gas prices caused me to down size. I love this car, it gets great gas mileage and can still get me to my hunting cabin in Maine. I must say that 30 MPG is not quite accurate. I am averaging 25.5 with mixed driving. I can get 28 on highway at 70 mph. The car is comfortable, nice riding and capable. I would buy another Subaru without question and I recommend one to anyone who needs a fun car thats good in snow and a little off roading.
Not impressed
Robert Lachowski, 02/02/2019
2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Needed another transmission at 71 thousand miles. A/C not cold enough when it's hot out, heater not hot enough when it's cold out, may have worked on a smaller suv. Go through too many headlights and tail lights. Started out getting 31 miles per gallon, now 25 tops highway. 2013 had factory engine and transmission problems, failed to mention it, but if you had a problem they would fix it for free. If I tilted my steering wheel to my comfortable level it blocked the speedometer. It was the suv I wanted, but without the problems.
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